Benji and Carolyn's Favorite SF Places
Food Scene
Arizmendi Bakery
1331 9th Avegreat pizza and pastries
Martha & Brothers Coffee
401 Irving Stclose coffee and solid
Koo
408 Irving Stgood japanese, half a block away, the restaurant we eat the most at
Marnee Thai
1243 Lincoln Wayexcellent thai food
La Fonda
712 Irving Stour favorite burritos nearby
Pacific Catch
1200 9th Avenice sit down restaurant
Bacon Bacon
205A Frederick Stif you like Bacon, go here.
Citrus Club
1790 Haight Stgood noodles
The Beanery
602 Irving Stcoffee that's farther than Martha Brothers some like it better
Pluto's
482 University Avegood salads and comfort food
Masala Dosa
1375 9th Avefavorite indian place nearby
Subway
3801 3rd Stsometimes you just need some subway. This one is at UCSF Parnassus
beautiful views and a great brunch. you likely need to call ahead
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Cliff House
1090 Point Lobos Avebeautiful views and a great brunch. you likely need to call ahead
great little pies for a quick bite, and super easy to heat up
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Peasant Pies Cafe & Catering, Inner Sunset
1039 Irving Stgreat little pies for a quick bite, and super easy to heat up
Patxi's Pizza
511 Hayes Stgreat local pizza, deep dish too if you like that.
Pasquale's Pizzeria
700 Irving Stlocal pizzeria that our kids love
Ebisu Restaurant
1283 9th Avegood japanese that's nearby
Yumma's Mediterranean Grill
721 Irving Stgood Mediterranean wraps
Art's Cafe
747 Irving Stbreakfast place locals love
Crepevine
624 Irving Stgood breakfast place
Zazie
941 Cole StGreat brunch spot not too far away
Easy Breezy Frozen Yogurt
44 W Portal Avefrozen yougurt and toppings
The Ice Cream Bar
815 Cole Stwho doesn't like ice cream?
Yo También Cantina
205 Hugo Stcute neighborhood local restaurant
I-Ferry Building
all sorts of good food choices here, worth a visit
great Mexican, hard to get a seat, call ahead to put your name on the list
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Nopalito
306 Broderick Stgreat Mexican, hard to get a seat, call ahead to put your name on the list
Jenny's Burger
1233 9th Avegood burgers
San Tung
1031 Irving Stgood chinese
Bussaba
534 Irving Stgreat Thai, super close by
Arsicault Bakery
397 Arguello Blvdpeople love the Croissant's here!
used to be a sushi chef in our neighborhood at Koo and setup his own restaurant in Japan town
An Japanese Restaurant
used to be a sushi chef in our neighborhood at Koo and setup his own restaurant in Japan town
Kezar Pizzetta
775 Frederick Stclose pizza and bar that's cozy
Fresca
3945 24th St
Tart To Tart
641 Irving Stlots of seating, decent pastries
Poki Time
549 Irving Stgreat Poki!
PPQ Beef Noodle House
1816 Irving Stvery tasty Pho
House of Bagels
5030 Geary BlvdMy favorite bagels in SF
Posh Bagel
20665 Rustic DrDecent bagels and close by, but I prefer House of Bagels
Loving Hut Vegan Restaurant
524 Irving Stgood vegan/vegetarian restaurant
Starbucks
2132 Chestnut Stit's a starbucks, opens at 4:30am
Greens
2 Marina Blvdgreat vegetarian restaurant with an amazing view
Kokkari Estiatorio
200 Jackson Stour favorite fancy sit down restaurant in SF
Town Hall Restaurant
342 Howard Stnice sit down restaurant downtown
Boulevard
1 Mission Stnice sit down restaurant downtown
great outdoor seating by the beach on a nice day
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Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant
1000 Great Hwygreat outdoor seating by the beach on a nice day
Chapeau!
126 Clement Stgreat french restaurant not too far away
You See Sushi
94 Judah Streetgood sushi a close walk away
Tikka Masala
98 Judah StGood indian nearby but we prefer Masala on 9th
IPOT
1420 Irving StTasty Hot Pot!
Sheng Kee Bakery Store
816 Irving StTasty Asian Bakery
These is our favorite cake/cheesecake shop, but check hours and call ahead, getting one can be tricky!
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Zanze's Cheesecake
These is our favorite cake/cheesecake shop, but check hours and call ahead, getting one can be tricky!
Very yummy bakery that has incredible bread, pastries, and a nice space to sit down.
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Tartine Inner Sunset
1226 9th AveVery yummy bakery that has incredible bread, pastries, and a nice space to sit down.
Cavallo Point Lodge
601 Murray CirFun event to attend, check the website for when it’s happening
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Off The Grid: Presidio Picnic
Fun event to attend, check the website for when it’s happening
My personal favorite restaurant in SF, but good luck getting a reservation!
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Kokkari Estiatorio
200 Jackson StMy personal favorite restaurant in SF, but good luck getting a reservation!
Drinks & Nightlife
InnerFog
545 Irving Stneighborhood wine bar
Social Kitchen & Brewery
1326 9th Avelocal brewery
Mucky Duck
1315 9th Aveold irish bar
The Kezar Pub
770 Stanyan Stclose sports bar
Parks & Nature
it's a 1 minute walk and it's huge and amazing! You can spend days exploring here.
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Ipharki ye-Golden Gate
it's a 1 minute walk and it's huge and amazing! You can spend days exploring here.
Mount Sutro
great hiking trails in Mt Sutro
beautiful mosaic staircase with a great view of the ocean on a clear day
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Mosaic Stairway
Moraga Stepsbeautiful mosaic staircase with a great view of the ocean on a clear day
Marin Headlands Visitor Center
Fort Barry
Baker Beach
beautiful views
Lands End Trail
Lands End Trailbeautiful views of the ocean
Crissy Field
great hike along the water here.
beautiful park with very old redwoods
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Isitimela Esilokishiwe Sezwe Sezwe Muir Woods
beautiful park with very old redwoods
Stinson Beach
beautiful beach less than an hour from SF
Mount Tamalpais
great views of marin and SF from here
Lyon Street Steps
2545-2551 Lyon StBeautiful views and a great workout spot!
Rodeo Beach
Mitchell RdBeautiful beach just over the Golden Gate Bridge
Essentials
Large Grocery store with pretty much everything you could need
U C Market
1251 3rd Aveall the essentials you need two blocks away from the studio
all the essentials for cooking. No meat/fish selection other than some bacon/turkey slices/sausage/hot dogs. 1/2 block away. Check produce carefully at this market!
K J Produce Market
400 Irving Stall the essentials for cooking. No meat/fish selection other than some bacon/turkey slices/sausage/hot dogs. 1/2 block away. Check produce carefully at this market!
Whole Foods Market
450 Rhode Island Stif you need something larger for groceries
Andronico's
1200 Irving Stwhen you need something a bit larger for food
United States Postal Service
15 Onondaga Avewhen you need to mail stuff
Sherry's Cleaners
617 Irving Stclosest dry cleaner and seamstress
Safeway
735 7th AveClosest Safeway to our house if you need something from there
walgreens a bit farther away than UCSF one but with more selection
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Walgreens
1333 Castro Stwalgreens a bit farther away than UCSF one but with more selection
Reliable Rexall Sunset Pharmacy
801 Irving Stclosest drug store
Walgreens Pharmacy
901 Hyde Stclosest walgreens with prescriptions
Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th Stvery tasty grocery store with amazing ice cream
Arts & Culture
Iziko lede Young
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drgreat museum nearby
Legion of Honor station
Iziko Lomuzi Wamazwe Asiya
200 Larkin St
Iziko lezobuciko ze-San Francisco zaseMzantsi
151 3rd StSan Francisco Symphony
201 Van Ness AvenueIf you like classical music, a great place to see it.
San Francisco Opera
301 Van Ness AvenueIf you like Opera, this is the place
SHN Orpheum Theatre
1192 Market StreetBroadway shows usually come through here
Entertainment & Activities
I-Academy yaseCalifornia yezoBuchwepheshe
55 Music Concourse Drgreat for kids
Exploratorium
Green Streetgreat science museum for kids
House of Air Trampoline Park
926 Mason Sttrampoline park for kids
Lavation Paradise
784 Stanyan Stgood local spin classes
indoor go kart racing
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K1 Speed - Indoor Go Karts, Ikheli le-Eventi le-Corporate, Izinketho zokwenza umqondo wokusebenza
160 Beacon Stindoor go kart racing
Children's Creativity Museum
221 4th Stgood kids activity center
Yerba Buena Ice Skating & Bowling Center
750 Folsom Stice skating and bowling
Presidio Bowling Center
93 Moraga Avebowling in the presidio
I-Oracle Park
24 Willie Mays Plazabaseball games in SF
Metreon
135 4th StGood large movie theater downtown
AMC Kabuki 8
1881 Post StNice seats and theater in Japantown
Stonestown Galleria
3251 20th AveLocal mall
I-Chase Center
1 Warriors WayWarriors play here, concerts are also regularly here
Planet Granite San Francisco
924 Mason Stfun rock climbing gym in the presidio
Free Gold Watch
1767 Waller Stfun local arcade
Sightseeing
Japanese Tea Garden
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drwell done local garden
16 Avenue Tiled Steps
16th Avenuegreat tiled steps nearby
Worth a trip at least once, amazing history, buy tickets in advance!
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Isiqithi sase-Alcatraz
Worth a trip at least once, amazing history, buy tickets in advance!
Angel Island Café
Main Streetbeautiful ferry trip and beautiful views of SF
great to walk across the bridge in fog or hopefully a clear day!
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Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridgegreat to walk across the bridge in fog or hopefully a clear day!
Lyon Street Steps
2545-2551 Lyon Stgreat views of the bay from here
Lombard Street
Lombard StreetIf you want a curvy street, this is it!
Painted Ladies
Hayes StreetFamous victorian houses in SF
Fishermans Wharf
2801 Leavenworth StBurn SF - Irving
637 Irving StIf you like Pilates, great gym for it